Hospital Staff Pharmacist
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Earnings for Hospital Staff Pharmacists in the United States come in at around $51.76 per hour on average. The majority of workers are highly satisfied with their job. Men are slightly outnumbered by their female counterparts who answered the questionnaire, who make up a slight majority at 53 percent. A large number report receiving medical coverage from their employers and the larger part collect dental insurance.

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Job Description for Hospital Staff Pharmacist

A hospital staff pharmacist provides pharmacy services for inpatients and outpatients of a hospital. The staff pharmacist may interact directly with customers who are able to physically approach the pharmacy, but he or she does not always interact directly with patients who are staying at the hospital. Instead, the pharmacist will work with nurses and doctors in order to administer the needed medicine for the patient.

The pharmacist may mix medicines that are needed for neonatal care, IV solutions, and complex nutrition situations. The pharmacist may sometimes make rounds with medical staff in order to gain a better understanding of individual patient needs and to monitor patient reactions to medicines. Vast knowledge of the medicine available is important for the hospital staff pharmacist to possess. The pharmacist may sometimes make decisions as to certain brands and types of medicines that are to be purchased, making the job of a hospital staff pharmacist a key to patients’ health.

The preparation of medicine is often done individually, but teamwork is also important, since the pharmacist works with various medical staff. Strong mathematical skills are needed, in order to ensure accuracy in the dispensing of medicine. Record-keeping skills are important, as the pharmacist will have to make updates to patient records and will need to consult the necessary patient records to make decisions. A hospital staff pharmacist is generally expected to have graduated from an accredited pharmacy school and have a bachelor’s of science in pharmacy. Current state licensing should usually be obtained prior to being hired.

Hospital Staff Pharmacist Tasks

Educate patient on medication use, storage and side effects.

Solicit information from patients regarding past and current medication to prevent drug interactions.

May collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness.

Common Career Paths for Hospital Staff Pharmacist

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As Hospital Staff Pharmacists make advancements in their career path, their salaries may not change right away. For example, the higher-level Pharmacist in Charge position pays around the same amount as the Hospital Staff Pharmacist job on average. It is not uncommon for a Hospital Staff Pharmacist to continue on to become a Hospital Pharmacist or a Clinical Staff Pharmacist.

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Pay by Experience Level for Hospital Staff Pharmacist

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For Hospital Staff Pharmacists, experience does not seem to be a major factor in determining pay. Survey participants with less than five years' experience report a median income of $101K, and earnings aren't much higher for respondents who have five to 10 years under their belts; respondents in the latter group report a median of just $105K. Hospital Staff Pharmacists see a median salary of $110K after reaching one to two decades on the job. Veterans who have acquired more than 20 years report a median income of $117K, which is generally higher than the pay reported by other tenure groups.